Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinosaki

8.5

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.5/10, based on 1,205 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Kinosaki onsen Tokitotoki	9.9/10	206
🥈 2nd	Nishimuraya Honkan	9.7/10	612
🥉 3rd	Tokiwa Bekkan	9.6/10	132
4th	Morizuya	9.5/10	1,192
5th	Kobayashiya -Kinosaki Onsen-	9.5/10	426
6th	Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only)	9.5/10	288
7th	Yuyado Sasakura	9.6/10	68
8th	Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama	9.4/10	4,134
9th	Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei	9.4/10	895
10th	城崎温泉旅館つばき乃 – Kinosaki Onsen Ryokan Tsubakino	9.4/10	601
11th	Kinosaki Onsen Hanakouji Saigetsu	9.4/10	377
12th	Arimasansoh Goshobessho	9.4/10	149
13th	Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo	9.3/10	2,055
14th	Mikuniya	9.3/10	616
15th	Arima Grand Hotel	9.3/10	589
16th	Okuno Hosomichi	9.3/10	266
17th	Amahara	9.3/10	166
18th	Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago	9.7/10	19
19th	Sensui	9.2/10	270
20th	Asagiriso	9.2/10	193
21st	Kinosaki Tenboen	9.3/10	36
22nd	Kobe Minato Onsen Ren	9.1/10	4,129
23rd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi	9.1/10	957
24th	Uminone	9.1/10	424
25th	Yumoto Ueyama	9.1/10	351
26th	Oyado Kotobuki, Yumura Onsen	9.1/10	270
27th	Migumiya Ryokan	9.1/10	155
28th	Negiya Ryofukaku	9.0/10	2,235
29th	Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso	9.0/10	989
30th	Onishiya Suishoen	9.0/10	752
31st	Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel	9.0/10	305
32nd	Kariya Ryokan Q	9.0/10	301
33rd	Ougiya Ryokan	9.0/10	204
34th	TSUCHIYA Kinosaki onsen	9.0/10	163
35th	EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel	9.0/10	156
36th	洗心和方 Senshin Waho	9.1/10	32
37th	Private Inn Bambee	9.1/10	29
38th	Kinzan	9.2/10	14
39th	Asanoya	9.1/10	19
40th	Hotel Wakamizu	8.9/10	405
41st	Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui	8.9/10	171
42nd	Tsutaya Ryokan	10.0/10	2
43rd	Base House Kinosaki お子様無料でサウナもアクティビティも楽しめる城崎温泉一棟貸し宿 One Group a Day Private Villa with free shuttle service, sauna and outdoor activities	9.9/10	2
44th	酒蔵宿西山鼓傳 -koden-	10.0/10	1
45th	Ginsuisou Choraku	8.8/10	1,242
46th	Hyoe Koyokaku	8.8/10	1,031
47th	Hotel Kinparo	8.8/10	524
48th	SPA TERRACE Shisui	8.8/10	470
49th	Awakan	8.8/10	250
50th	La Conte Arima, Arima Onsen	8.8/10	181
51st	Kamiobo	8.8/10	170
52nd	Yamatoya	8.8/10	106
53rd	Hitomaru Kadan	8.8/10	23
54th	Yumenoian Yuyake Koyake	8.7/10	15
55th	Yamasaki Ryokan Q Nakamonzenya	8.7/10	27
56th	Ako Onsen Shiosaikirara Shokichi	8.7/10	33
57th	Ichidaya	8.7/10	58
58th	Oyado Seri	8.7/10	74
59th	KAMENOI HOTEL Arima	8.7/10	174
60th	Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku	8.7/10	288
61st	Shinzan Kinosaki	8.7/10	308
62nd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori	8.7/10	1,137
63rd	Kairi	8.1/10	4
64th	Hanamandara	8.5/10	23
65th	Tsuruya Ryokan	8.6/10	125
66th	Arima Royal Hotel	8.6/10	132
67th	Donkairo	8.6/10	254
68th	Hotel Hanakoyado	8.5/10	40
69th	Yodoya	8.0/10	8
70th	Toyofuku	8.4/10	33
71st	Zuihōen Arima	8.5/10	248
72nd	Yumura Onsen MIDORIYA	8.4/10	43
73rd	Yumenoi	8.5/10	784
74th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinosaki Current ryokan	8.5/10	1,205
75th	Waseidō Zen	8.4/10	52
76th	Irori Houraku	8.4/10	54
77th	Wabi Sabi, ryokan en maison ancienne à Himeji	8.2/10	33
78th	Okukinosaki Seaside Hotel	8.0/10	21
79th	Koemon, auberge apaisante	8.2/10	273
80th	LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front	8.1/10	145
81st	Suizansou	8.1/10	214
82nd	Business Ryokan Akashiya Annex	7.9/10	55
83rd	The Gran Resort Princess Arima	7.6/10	27
84th	Takeyaso Ryokan	7.9/10	196
85th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Miyoshiya	7.9/10	631
86th	The Gran Resort Kinosaki	7.6/10	150
87th	Kadonobo Ryokan	7.4/10	109
88th	The Gran Resort Elegante Awajishima	7.4/10	316
89th	Yanagi-sō	6.2/10	529
90th	The Gran Resort Arima	4.0/10	166

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Riverside Location Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath Sauna

Location

669-6102 Hyogo, Toyooka, Kinosakichomomoshima1232, Japan

Staff 8,6/10

Facilities 8,6/10

Cleanliness 8,9/10

Comfort 8,4/10

Value for money 8,4/10

Location 8,3/10

Kinosaki Onsen BaseSet in Toyooka’s Kinosaki Onsen area, convenient for enjoying the wider hot spring town.

Open-Air OnsenIndoor baths, open-air soaking, and sauna facilities support an easy onsen-focused stay.

Premium LoungeA lounge with a fireplace adds a more relaxed, upgraded common-space atmosphere.

Buffet DiningBuffet-style meals are a recurring draw for travelers wanting variety and easy family dining.

Flexible Room TypesJapanese-style, Western-bed, and mixed layouts make the property practical for different travelers.

Good for FamiliesReview patterns and facilities suggest strong appeal for families and group stays.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsBecause the strongest draw is its Kinosaki Onsen setting, one night works for arrival, buffet dinner, baths, and an evening canal walk; two nights suits a slower pace with ropeway, public bath hopping, and an easier departure day.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a value-focused Kinosaki Onsen stay for 1–2 nights, especially if you want town strolling plus a simpler resort-style bath-and-buffet rhythm rather than a high-end classic ryokan.

Know before booking

Edge of townIt is walkable from Kinosaki Onsen Station, but not as central as inns on the main willow-lined streets.

Not luxury ryokanChoose elsewhere if you want refined kaiseki, highly personalized service, or a strongly intimate traditional inn atmosphere.

Limited long-stay depthKinosaki supports a relaxed short stay well, but many travelers will run out of nearby core sights after two nights.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue for breakfast and dinner buffet.

Premium Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Relaxed guest lounge with included drinks and light snacks.

Restaurant Ricca (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Useful nearby hotel restaurant in the Kinosaki Onsen area.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive Arrive via JR Kinosaki Onsen Station, then use a short taxi ride or check locally for ryokan-area shuttle options if traveling with luggage. For air access, Kounotori Tajima Airport is the most practical nearby airport, while Kansai International Airport is mainly useful for long-distance international arrivals connecting onward by rail.

Kinosaki Onsen Stationstation
720 mKinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101, Japanabout 10-20 min on foot depending on luggage and exact routeabout 5-10 min by taxiabout 5-15 min by local shuttle or taxi connection if available
Best overall arrival point for most travelers. Use this as the primary rail gateway; a taxi is the simplest final transfer with bags.
Genbudo Stationstation
3.9 kmAkaishi area, Toyooka, Hyogo, Japanabout 50 min walkabout 10-20 min by carusually requires an additional local transfer; best checked locally
Can be relevant for niche local itineraries, but most ryokan guests should still prefer Kinosaki Onsen Station for easier onward access.
Takeno Stationstation
5.9 kmTakenocho Takeno area, Toyooka, Hyogo, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15-25 min by carusually not ideal for most arrivals; best checked locally
Nearby on the same regional line, but usually less useful than Kinosaki Onsen Station unless you are combining a coastal stop or local sightseeing.
Toyooka Stationstation
9.9 kmOtemachi area, Toyooka, Hyogo, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 25-35 min by carabout 30-50 min by train to Kinosaki Onsen Station plus final transfer
Useful secondary rail hub if your route or timetable works better via Toyooka than directly into Kinosaki Onsen Station.
Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Center / Station Forecourt Bus Areabus
700 mNear Kinosaki Onsen Station, Toyooka, Hyogo, Japanabout 10-20 min on foot to the ryokan area depending on routeabout 5-10 min by taxilocal bus or ryokan-area shuttle connections may be available; best checked locally
Useful as the practical pickup and information point near the station, especially if you want baggage help, local guidance, or a short onward ride.
Kounotori Tajima Airportairport
13 kmToyooka, Hyogo, Japanabout 35-50 min by car or taxiabout 50-90 min overall, usually requiring a transfer; best checked locally
Most useful nearby domestic airport. Good if you can match your itinerary to limited regional flights and prefer the shortest airport-to-ryokan ground transfer.
Kansai International Airportairport
139 kmTajiri, Osaka Prefecture, Japangenerally several hours by car; not recommended for direct taxi transferroughly 4.5-6.5 hours overall by rail and transfers depending on schedule
Best included only for international visitors arriving into the Kansai region. Usually practical if you continue by JR toward Kinosaki rather than trying to reach the ryokan directly by road.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Useful access to the onsen townThe property is in Toyooka's Kinosaki Onsen area and sits a little outside the busiest center, which can feel calmer. That trade-off is helped by walkable access and shuttle service toward the main bathhouse district.
Strong value with meals includedMany guests choose it for the dinner and breakfast buffet setup, which makes the stay simpler and often better value than booking a small ryokan with separate dining costs. This is especially convenient for families or groups staying one night.
On-site baths make the stay easyBesides enjoying Kinosaki's famous public bath culture, you can also relax in the hotel's own bathing facilities, including indoor and open-air options. That is a real plus after arrival or on rainy days when you do not want to keep going back into town.
Room choices are practical for groupsThe hotel offers a broader mix of room types than many classic ryokan, including larger Japanese-style rooms and some Western-bed options. That flexibility can be much easier for families, mixed-age groups, or travelers who do not want only futons.
Premium lounge-style extrasGuests often highlight the more resort-like common areas, including lounge spaces and added relaxation perks that make the hotel feel more than just a place to sleep. It works well if you want a casual, comfortable stay rather than a strictly old-fashioned ryokan routine.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not in the heart of the old-town moodIf your dream stay is stepping straight out into Kinosaki's willow-lined canal streets in yukata, this location is less immersive than ryokan in the center. The setting feels more practical than atmospheric.
More hotel-like than intimateThis property is better described as a large onsen hotel than a small, personal ryokan. Travelers wanting highly tailored service, in-room kaiseki, and a quiet boutique feel may find it less special.
Buffet style is not for everyoneThe buffet is convenient, but it does not deliver the same refined seasonal dining experience as a traditional multi-course ryokan dinner. Food-focused travelers may prefer a property with private kaiseki service.
Can feel busy at peak timesBecause it is a larger property popular with families and groups, baths, elevators, and dining areas may feel crowded during busy check-in and meal windows. That can reduce the sense of calm some travelers expect from an onsen stay.
Less ideal for car-free puristsEven though the station and town are reachable, it is not the most effortless base if you want to drift around central Kinosaki all day and return quickly on foot. Travelers prioritizing maximum convenience may prefer a ryokan closer to the canal core.

Current position: 74th out of 90 ryokans in Hyogo.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
69th	Yodoya	8.0/10	8
70th	Toyofuku	8.4/10	33
71st	Zuihōen Arima	8.5/10	248
72nd	Yumura Onsen MIDORIYA	8.4/10	43
73rd	Yumenoi	8.5/10	784
74th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinosaki Current ryokan	8.5/10	1,205
75th	Waseidō Zen	8.4/10	52
76th	Irori Houraku	8.4/10	54
77th	Wabi Sabi, ryokan en maison ancienne à Himeji	8.2/10	33
78th	Okukinosaki Seaside Hotel	8.0/10	21
79th	Koemon, auberge apaisante	8.2/10	273